What are the Alternatives to Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Having wisdom teeth removed is often the only way to permanently relieve painful symptoms. Although antibiotics can provide temporary relief, the symptoms tend to flare up again in the future. In some cases, where a wisdom tooth is causing pain because it is pressing into the surrounding gum, removal may not be necessary – an operation to cut back the gum may be all that is needed. However, this alternative is not suitable for everyone. Doctor about Wisdom Teeth Dr. Jeffrey, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Here’s some further info about wisdom tooth that I provide my patients with everyday. 1. For removal (extraction) wisdom tooth I break it down as simply as this, is the tooth fully erupted and in function with an opposing tooth, can the patient keep the tooth clean, is the periodontal condition around the wisdom tooth the same as around adjacent teeth. If any of these questions are answered “no” then I recommend extraction. As for the comment that erupting wisdom teeth
